The Emperor's New Clothes and the Runaway Wardrobe

The Emperor's New Clothes and the Runaway Wardrobe

By Robin Wickens
A twisted fairy tale packed with magical fashion, runaway wardrobes, and royal ridiculousness!

What's it about?

In the glitzy kingdom of Glimmergrove, Emperor Egbert is obsessed with clothes-ridiculous ones. Every day, he parades through the streets in his latest outlandish outfit, expecting applause.

But when two mysterious tailors trick him into wearing "invisible clothes" made of moon-thread and flattery, things take a wildly unexpected turn. The magical wardrobe they deliver... grows legs and runs away!

Now, with clothes vanishing across the land, it's up to Lila, a clever young seamstress, and her grumpy talking pincushion, Buttons, to chase down the enchanted armoire and stitch the kingdom back together-one missing sock at a time.

Why kids (and grown-ups) love it:

Laugh-out-loud moments and fashion fails
A brave girl hero who speaks the truth
Talking magical objects and rebellious clothes
Beautifully twisted take on a classic tale
Whimsical settings, magical schools, and secret sewing societies
A heartfelt message: honesty never goes out of style

Favourite review:

"Hilarious, smart, and utterly bonkers in the best way. My kids were howling with laughter-and asking to design their own truthwoven trousers!"
- A Very Honest Parent

Perfect for readers who love:

Twisted fairy tales

Magical mayhem

Strong, funny girl leads

Talking animals and objects

Stories with a big heart (and a bigger hat)

Details:

Recommended age: 7-12

Genre: Humorous fantasy, fairy tale twist